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Jonathan Kuminga Continues To Battle An Illness, Questionable For Monday
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn. He might be absent for a second consecutive contest due to an illness. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has used a very deep rotation this season, resulting in a collective effort to cover for Kuminga on Saturday against San Antonio. After starting the first three games of the campaign, Kuminga has been exclusively coming off the bench, but he's still been impactful when healthy. Across 22.7 minutes per game, Kuminga has posted 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals.
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Ben Simmons To Sit On Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard/center Ben Simmons (injury management) will be rested on Monday versus Golden State. He hasn't played in both legs of a back-to-back this season, and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said ahead of Sunday's game against Sacramento that Simmons will be out for injury management purposes on Monday. Hopefully, with a rest day confirmed for him, we will see a big performance from Simmons against the Kings, especially with Dennis Schroder (ankle) sidelined. Keon Johnson will likely receive a much larger workload if both players miss Monday's action.
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Dorian Finney-Smith To Remain Out On Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will remain sidelined for Monday's game against Golden State. A left ankle sprain took Finney-Smith out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Sacramento, and Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has already confirmed that Finney-Smith will not be returning to the lineup versus the Warriors. Noah Clowney and Ziaire Williams will likely receive more playing time during Finney-Smith's absence. Both players have upside but haven't been performing on a consistent level, making them risky fantasy plays.
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Dennis Schroder Out On Sunday
Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Sacramento. After initially being on the injury report as probable for the game, Schroder was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day, and he's now officially ruled out. The German star will miss his first game of the season. His absence on Sunday also leaves a question mark hanging regarding Schroder's availability for Monday's contest against Golden State. Ben Simmons and Keon Johnson get a chance to play larger roles without Schroder, with Cam Thomas and Cameron Johnson receiving a usage boost.
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Trendon Watford Available Versus Kings
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (adductor) has been upgraded from probable to available for Sunday's clash with Sacramento. Watford only recently made his season debut and will suit up for a fourth consecutive game. The 24-year-old has so far averaged 6.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes. Dorian Finney-Smith's (ankle) absence on Sunday might led to Watford having a larger role, but he's not somebody fantasy managers should rush to grab.
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Ziaire Williams Ready To Go Sunday
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (foot) will suit up on Sunday versus Sacramento. A foot infection initially left him only as probable for the game, but it has now been confirmed that Williams is good to go. The 23-year-old has seen his minutes dip recently, but he's been a good contributor for the Nets, averaging 8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds for the campaign. Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) won't play on Sunday, opening the door for Williams to pick up extra shifts.
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Jalen Suggs Available Monday
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) is not on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Charlotte, signaling he will be available for the contest. Suggs was limited to only nine minutes of action against Detroit on Saturday, exiting with a left hamstring problem. However, luckily, the 23-year-old will not be forced to miss additional time. Paolo Banchero's (oblique) absence has given Suggs a larger role on the offensive end this season, as he averages a career-high 14.7 points. Suggs notched 17 points with three made triples in this season's first meeting with the Hornets, adding four rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals.
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Malik Monk Will Remain Out On Sunday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (ankle) will not return to the lineup for Sunday's battle against Brooklyn. There was hope of him potentially being ready to make his comeback when Monk was upgraded twice throughout the day, reaching a questionable status, but he has now been ruled out. The savvy scorer will miss a seventh consecutive game. Keon Ellis has filled a larger role in the rotation during Monk's absence, but he has been very inconsistent and is not a good fantasy option.
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Cade Cunningham Unlikely To Return On Monday
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (hip) has been listed as doubtful for Monday's tilt against Toronto, meaning he will likely miss a second consecutive game. Cunningham has injured his left sacroiliac joint and missed his first game of the season on Saturday versus Orlando. Malik Beasley rejoined the starting five as a result of Cunnigham's injury and produced a good outing with 18 points and four assists on 4-for-9 shooting from deep. Meanwhile, Marcus Sasser saw more minutes in the rotation, contributing 13 points with a couple of assists and one steal. Beasley was recently Detroit's leading scorer with 20 points in a 99-95 win in an NBA Cup game against the Raptors and will look to repeat the success on Monday.
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Ja Morant Upgraded To Questionable
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant (hip) has been listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Portland. He was considered doubtful for the previous game against Chicago, and an upgrade to a questionable status means that Morant is getting close to returning to action. The star guard has been unavailable for eight games. Scotty Pippen Jr. went off for a big 30-point double-double on Friday versus the Bulls, but he will lose a large chunk of minutes once Morant is back. Monday's matchup would be an excellent spot for a big comeback game for Morant, as the Trail Blazers have allowed the sixth-most fantasy points in the league to opposing point guards this season.
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Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable For Meeting With Nuggets
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (calf) might have to sit out his second game of the season on Monday versus Denver. He has landed on the injury report with a left calf contusion and is sporting a questionable tag. Towns has looked excellent with the Knicks, averaging 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds, and it would be fun to watch him in his current form going up against Nikola Jokic. However, it seems we may have to settle for watching Jericho Sims and Ariel Hukporti battle against the reigning MVP. Additionally, Towns' absence would provide a usage boost for the rest of the first unit.
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Wendell Carter Jr. Continues To Carry Questionable Tag Ahead Of Monday
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (foot) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against Charlotte. He has been considered questionable for several games recently before getting ruled out ahead of tip-off. However, it's a sign that Carter Jr. is nearing a return. The 25-year-old has sat out 11 straight games. Carter Jr.'s eventual return will be a bad blow for Goga Bitadze, who's had a good spell during his absence as a starter. Bitadze logged only a handful of minutes when Carter Jr. was healthy. Moritz Wagner will lose some playing time as well, but his spot in the rotation is secure.
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Herbert Jones To Remain Sidelined Monday
New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (shoulder) will miss a 14th straight game on Monday versus Indiana. Jones was ruled out for 2-4 weeks with a right shoulder sprain at the start of the month, meaning he's getting close to returning. But Monday's game comes too soon for him. Brandon Boston Jr. and Jordan Hawkins should continue to see extended minutes during Jones' absence. However, the Pelicans rotation will soon get a major tweak, with CJ McCollum (adductor) and Dejounte Murray (hand) on the cusp of rejoining the action. There's a strong chance McCollum will already be back on Monday.
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Yves Missi Considered Questionable For Monday
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (shoulder) has been labeled as questionable for Monday's matchup against Indiana. He dropped out of the lineup on Friday versus Golden State due to a sore left shoulder and might now miss another contest. Daniel Theis jumped into the starting lineup as Missi's replacement, but he has mostly been out of the rotation recently and did very little Friday night. With Zion Williamson (hamstring) also out of commission, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has become a significant piece in the frontcourt rotation and should continue to play an important role on Monday if Missi remains out.
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Isaac Okoro Good To Go Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (ankle) will return to the lineup on Sunday against Toronto. He was in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain, but Okoro has shaken off the injury. Okoro's playing style doesn't translate well into fantasy basketball, but he's an important piece for Cleveland and will give the team an additional option. Okoro's return will likely mean fewer minutes for Georges Niang, who has been riding some good momentum lately. However, with Caris LeVert (knee), Dean Wade (ankle), and long-term absentee Max Strus (ankle) still out, Niang might still provide fantasy value.
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Dejounte Murray Listed As Doubtful For Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (hand) has been handed a doubtful designation for Monday's game against Indiana. It's likely Murray will remain out for a 17th consecutive game, but it looks like he isn't far away from returning anymore. Murray had a very unfortunate opening to the campaign when he fractured his left hand in New Orleans' first game. CJ McCollum (adductor) is also nearing a return, and the two are set to give the Pelicans a big lift. Brandon Boston Jr.'s position in the rotation will be under threat once the Pelicans backcourt is healthy.
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CJ McCollum May Return To Action Monday
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (adductor) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's clash with Indiana. McCollum last played on Oct. 29, missing 13 games, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup. On Saturday, McCollum went through a full-contact practice. McCollum's return will push Elfrid Payton to the bench, where he won't have any fantasy value. Across four games this season, McCollum has averaged 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.3 steals.
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Daniel Gafford Available Versus Heat
Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will suit up for Sunday's meeting with Miami. He has been upgraded from questionable to available. Gafford has scored in double-figures in nine consecutive games and is an intimidating figure inside the paint with his blocking ability. Dallas needs a big game out of him and Dereck Lively II against Bam Adebayo. The minutes are quite evenly shared between the two centers, but Lively II has been the starter for the Mavericks in the most recent games.
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Alexandre Sarr Will Play Sunday
Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) has been cleared to play on Sunday against Indiana. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Sarr tends to be inconsistent with his offensive output but has been a vital presence on the defensive end for the Wizards, averaging 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds with 2.0 blocks for the season. Sunday's game in Indianapolis is a wonderful matchup from a fantasy perspective, as both teams like to push the pace but struggle on the defensive end -- Washington has the league's worst defensive rating, while Indiana is ranked 24th.
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Caris LeVert Remains Out For Sunday
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert will miss his second game in a row due to left knee inflammation. He'll be joined by Dean Wade (ankle) on the sideline for Sunday, which leaves the Cavs shorthanded. Isaac Okoro (ankle) is expected to take on a bigger role in the rotation if he's cleared. Otherwise, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson are candidates to see larger workloads. Tyson is coming off a strong outing where he dropped 16 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday. He's worth a look as a streaming option with the Cavs banged up at the moment.
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Jonathan Kuminga
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